Friday, 19 July 2013

Streaming media: New fuel cell powers a mobile phone with pee


If asked what would be a great power source for mobile phones, it’s a fair bet that most people wouldn't make urine their first choice. But that's exactly what a group of scientists at Bristol Robotics Laboratory in the UK have done. As part of a project to find new ways to provide electricity for small devices in emergency situations and developing countries they have created a new fuel cell system powered by pee... Continue Reading Streaming media: New fuel cell powers a mobile phone with pee

Section: Science

Tags: Electricity, Energy, Fuel Cell, Mobile Phones, Power, Samsung, University of Bristol,University of the West of England

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